US Bridges

SR1612 over Coddle Creek

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI.W.JCT.SR1614 · Structure no. 000000000250017

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1612 over Coddle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR1612 over Coddle Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1612
CrossesCoddle Creek
Location0.9 MI.W.JCT.SR1614
RouteState Highway 1612
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.504, -80.73633
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2016)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1612 over Coddle Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1612 over Coddle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1612 over Coddle Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1612 over Coddle Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR1612 over Coddle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.